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File #: 26-0281   
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/23/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 3/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Approve License Agreement for the Lake Parker Control Structure between Polk County the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). (No Fiscal Impact)
Attachments: 1. Lake Parker Structure License Agreement
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SUBJECT

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Approve License Agreement for the Lake Parker Control Structure between Polk County the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). (No Fiscal Impact)

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DESCRIPTION

Over 50 years ago, the County had an agreement with the State for the operation and maintenance of the Lake Gibson Control Structure. After 50 years that agreement expired. The SWFWMD wants to enter into another agreement for the operation and maintenance of the Lake Parker Control Structure.

 

Attached is the License Agreement for the Lake Parker Control Structure. The temporary agreement states that the SWFWMD is responsible for all costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the control structure, and that the County and the SWFWMD will work together on any capital improvements to the structure. Once approved, the County and the SWFWMD will need to enter into a permanent agreement for the operation and maintenance of the control structure

 

RECOMMENDATION

Request Board approve the License Agreement for the Lake Parker Control Structure between Polk County and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).

 

FISCAL IMPACT

No Fiscal Impact

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Jay M. Jarvis, P.E., Director

Roads & Drainage Division

(863) 535-2200